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FALSE UNICORN ROOT

Scientific Name: Chamaelirium luteum

Common Names: False Unicorn Root

Family: Liliaceae

Part Used: Root

Habitat: Native to eastern North America, in damp woods/bogs

Benefits: female reproductive problems, helps infertility

CAUTION: May cause nausea/vomiting

 

FEVERFEW

Scientific Name: Tanacetum parthenium

Common Names: Feverfew

Part Used: arial parts

Habitat: Native to Europe

Benefits: inhibits platelet aggregating, migraines, mild tranquilizing, headaches, fatigue, inflammation, arthritis, menstrual discomforts, fever, pains

CAUTION: Avoid if allergic to ragweed family, mouth ulcers, pregnant

 

FIGWORT

Scientific Name: Scrophularia nodosa

Common Names: Figwort, Carpenters square

Family: Scrophularia nodosa

Part Used: Aerial parts, roots

Habitat: Native to Northern Europe, North America, China

Benefits: throat problems, psoriasis, eczema, burns, rash, detox

CAUTION: Not for use in pregnancy or heart conditions

 

Fo-Ti

Scientific Name: Polygonum Multiflorum

Common Names: flowery knotweed, Chinese cornbind, polygonum flower

Family: Polygonaceae

Part Used: Root

Habitat: native to China

Benefits: longevity herb, strengthen joints, strengthen bones, nourish blood

CAUTION: may cause diarrhea

 

FRANKINCENSE

Scientific Name: Boswellia thurifera

Common Names: Boswellia, Olibanum, Indian, Arabic, Salai guggal

Part Used: gum resin

Habitat: Native to Middle East since birth of Christ

Benefits: arthritis, anti-inflammatory , gastritis, heart disease, mood disorders, wounds, anticancer, astringent, sedative

 

FUMITORY

Scientific Name: Fumaria officinalis

Common Names: Fumitory, Earth smoke

Family: Fumariaceae

Part Used: Aerial parts

Habitat: Native to Europe, used since Roman times

Benefits: eczema, indigestion, gallbladder/liver conditions, eyesight, leprosy, stimulates flow of bile, diuretic, laxative, sedative, digestive tonic, sclerosis

CAUTION: may cause diarrhea

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